Katharine Ann Drexel: Episode Two
The Saints
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🗓️ 3 September 2024
⏱️ 16 minutes
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🗺️ Katharine Ann Drexel - Episode Two: Distractions
Philadelphia, 1883. Following the death of their dear mother, the three Drexel sisters are now worried for their father, Francis. He rarely leaves his room, and is acting…strangely. Now, he emerges from his gloomy den with astonishing new plans for the family.
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Philadelphia’s own St. Katharine Drexel was born into one of the richest families in the country, yet spent her life caring for the poorest of the poor. Her story teaches lessons of gratitude, discernment, and prayer, and she struggles to understand God’s call to her in her particular circumstances. In the face of difficulty, St. Katharine Drexel displayed extraordinary courage and determination in staying close to God’s will for her.
This series contains moments of intensity and fear. Multiple characters die from tuberculosis, and there is reference to their symptoms. The deaths of multiple parents occur and are referenced throughout. Characters are portrayed going through depression in response to their grief.
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| 0:00.0 | Philadelphia 1883. |
| 0:05.0 | Following the death of their dear mother, the three Drexel sisters are now worried for their father, Francis. |
| 0:12.0 | He rarely leaves his room and is acting strangely. |
| 0:17.0 | Now he emerges from his gloomy den with astonishing new plans for the family. |
| 0:28.2 | The Saints. Adventures of Faith and Courage. |
| 0:33.1 | Catherine Drexel. |
| 0:34.9 | Episode 2. Distractions. |
| 0:37.9 | Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at the Saintspodcast.com. |
| 0:43.4 | Our sponsor, Colby Academy's new asynchronous format, offers a balance of flexibility and |
| 0:49.6 | accountability, including comprehensive course services and assignments for students working at their own pace. |
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| 1:04.7 | Oh, Katie. All Papa does is play the organ when he gets home from work. |
| 1:13.6 | It's his way of grieving, Lizzie. I know that. |
| 1:17.6 | The house is empty without Mama, but we have to keep on living. |
| 1:23.6 | How long could Papa go on like this? As long as it takes. |
| 1:28.3 | I feel angry. |
| 1:30.3 | Why didn't God listen to our prayers? |
| 1:32.3 | God hears us for sure, but his plans are mysterious. |
| 1:37.3 | The only thing we know for certain is that all the money in the world can't buy health or happiness. |
| 1:49.0 | Do you think he'll come down for dinner? |
| 1:51.0 | I hope so. |
| 1:53.0 | I've made a decision. |
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